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Consider the following incomplete reaction. Mg + 2Y ---> MgCl₂ + H₂ Choose the formula for the missing substance Y.

A. H₂Cl
B. HCl
C. Cl
D. Cl₂

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It would be:
B. HCl

A metal will react with an acid to form a salt (MgCl2) and H2.
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